Speakers

Ashish S. Kulkarni is a veteran in India's animation, visual effects, gaming, and graphic design industry, with over 17 years of experience. He has been instrumental in establishing world-class animation studios, producing original content "Little Krishna" (2009) and "Shaktiman" (2011). As Chairman of FICCI's Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics Forum, and the chairman of MCCIA Animation & Gaming committee, he has played a pivotal role in the industry. Under his leadership as CEO, Reliance Animation achieved global recognition, becoming a standout Indian studio for original IP creation. Notable achievements include overseeing India's first animated stereoscopy 3D feature film, "Krishna and Kans," released in multiple languages, and his latest project, "Mary Kom Jr.," India's first girl superhero series. He is a member of the Indian government's task force for animation, visual effects, gaming, and comics.